Day 1 Paris
Day 2 Paris - Versailles - Paris (34 km)
Day 3 Paris
Day 4 Paris - Semur - Beaune - Lyon (415 km)
Day 5 Lyon - Geneva - Neuchatel - Zurich (385 km)
Day 6 Zurich - Rapperswill - Zurich (53 km)
Day 7 Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich (183 km)
Day 8 Zurich - Lugano - Morcote - Milan (10530 km)
Day 9 Milan - Pisa - Rome (546 km)
Day 10 Rome (7 km)
Day 11 Rome - Florence (230 km)
Day 12 Florence - Venice (203 km)
Day 13 Venice
Day 1:
Paris
Welcome to Paris! On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy your free time until the tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
Day 2:
Paris - Versailles - Paris (34 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We come into contact with the history of France in the immense Palace of Versailles (admission not included) with its beautiful gardens. After that, on our way back to Paris, we head to Montmartre, and take a cable car (included) to go up to this bohemian neighborhood known for its painters, artists and cabarets. To contemplate the beauty of the impressive avenues and monuments of Paris, you will have the city tour with a local guide. Return to the hotel. Optionally you can attend the variety show.
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Versailles, FRANCE
A city renowned worldwide for the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles, designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located in the western suburbs of the French capital, 17.1 km from the centre of Paris.
Palace of Versailles
Louis IV's opulent mansion is one of the most famous symbols of French political history and power. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the center of French politics for nearly a century, until the beginning of the French Revolution.
Admission (Optional): Adult €80; Child €80; Ticket resource is tight, it is strongly recommended that you book in advance! Dosen't include The Garden.
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Paris, FRANCE
Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
Montmartre
This neighborhood in Paris is built on a hill, at the top of which stands the Basilica of the Sacre Couer, famous for its white dome. The area has been home to many artists like Picasso and van Gogh.
Moulin Rouge Show
The famous Moulin Rouge - where the hit musical movie got its name - was founded in 1889, and is credited with popularizing cabaret performances and the can-can dance. It is marked by the red windmill on the roof.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult €145; Child (Entry of children under 6 years old is not allowed) €145; 23:00, Round-trip transport service from and to the hotel. - Table reservation. Tips included. - Show with consumption 1/2 bottle of French champaign per person.
Day 3:
Paris
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will have a scenic guided tour of Paris. We will have the opportunity to climb up to
the second floor of Eiffel Tower and take a boat cruise along the
River Seine. We will enjoy a free afternoon.
Note: Sometimes queues to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. For organizational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different moment of the day.
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Paris, FRANCE
Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower
One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Eiffel Tower has been a symbol of Paris, France, and Europe since 1889. It was erected as the entryway to the 1889 World's Fair, and has been wowing visitors ever since.
River Seine
The River Seine is perhaps the most important waterway in Paris. More than 37 bridges cross its waters within the city alone, and cruises along the River pass by almost every important location and sight in the city.
Day 4:
Paris - Semur - Beaune - Lyon (415 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we travel to the center of France, to the Bourgogne region, famous for its wines. Making a stop in Beaune, located in the center of the Bourgogne region, with its streets full of flowers, hospice and wine museum all points of interest. Continuing on, we will arrive to Lyon in the mid-afternoon, the capital of Roman Gallia on the banks of the Rhone (its historic center has been declared a World Heritage site). We include a funicular climb to Notre Dame de Fourviere where we have a great view of the city. Enjoy some leisure time to walk around.
Note: in some cases a part of the group will be
accommodated in Chambery, a city near Lyon. In these cases we will leave at the evening for CHAMBERY and accommodation. We will then have some time early in the morning to visit the capital of Savoy, a medieval-style city with beautiful historic center and a large castle.
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Paris, FRANCE
Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
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Beaune, FRANCE
The wine capital of the Burgundy region, this walled town lies between Paris and Geneva. It was the hometown of the Chevrolet brothers, who founded the automobile company of the same name.
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Lyon, FRANCE
This city in eastern France, which traces its history back to the year 43 BC, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its important historic and architectural landmarks. It is trisected by the rivers Rhone and Saone.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere
A minor basilica in Lyon. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1884 in a dominant position overlooking the city. The site it occupies was once the Roman forum of Trajan.
Day 5:
Lyon - Geneva - Neuchatel - Zurich (385 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
A beautiful stage awaits us as we set off for Switzerland. Arrival in Geneva. The guide will take us to the Palais des Nations (the European headquarters of the United Nations), the beautiful “Jardin Anglais” (with its quaint flower clock), and the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe.
After lunch, we will continue travelling through Switzerland by the beautiful Leman and Neuchatel lakes. We will drive the scenic road alongside the three large lakes, with their magnificent vineyards overlooking the mountains. We will stop in Neuchatel, where you can enjoy a walk by the lake, the historic town center or visit its beautiful, 10th century castle. We will then head to Zurich. Arrival in the late afternoon.
Note: depending on the number of passengers travelling from Geneva to Zurich, this part of the trip might be done by train - in which case, there will be no stop in Neuchatel.
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Lyon, FRANCE
This city in eastern France, which traces its history back to the year 43 BC, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its important historic and architectural landmarks. It is trisected by the rivers Rhone and Saone.
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Geneva, SWITZERLAND
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland and a global center that houses the United Nations and many international organizations. Visitors enjoy museums, theatres, and cultural sites including Muse d'Art et d'Histoire, as well as archeological sites, historic buildings, dining, shopping, and much more.
Palace of Nations
From 1929 to 1938, this building in Geneva served as the headquarters of the League of Nations, the predecessor to the United Nations. The UN repurposed the building beginning in the wake of World War II.
Admission (Optional): Adult €8; Child €4; Student €6
Flower Clock
Made in 1955 as a testament to the history of Geneva's renowned watchmakers, this flower clock has a diameter of five meters. The decorative flowers are changed to match the season of the year.
The Geneva Water Fountain
Jet d'Eau, literally meaning 'water jet', is a huge Fountain on the Geneva Lake. It became a remarkable symbol for the city, therefore, it was amplified and relocated to the center of the Lake. The Fountain presents and gives the power to the place! Every time you look on its majesty you are reminded that you are in the powerful and well-organized country. Soon after being finished, the fountain became the symbol of strength, ambition and vitality of Geneva and Switzerland. Its strong engines pump 500 liters of water per second to the height of 140 meters.
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Neuchatel, SWITZERLAND
Neuchatel, called Neuenburg in German, has a rich cultural and architectural past. The Castle and the Collegiate Church are the city's landmarks.
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Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Sitting on the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich, this city is the largest in Switzerland. The Bahnhofstrasse ("Station Street") is an important landmark as one of the world's most expensive shopping areas.
Day 6:
Zurich - Rapperswill - Zurich (53 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
With our guide, we will have a tour of Zurich, the most populated city of Switzerland, and the country’s financial and cultural capital. The city of the banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we will include a cruise of almost two hours on Lake Zurich. The boat makes brief stops to allow us to see the villages on the way. We get off in Rapperswill, a picturesque little village overlooked by its mediaeval castle. We go back to Zurich by train and appreciate the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railways.
Note: Depending on the number of travelers, the transfers to the center and from the station may be made on public transport.
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Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Sitting on the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich, this city is the largest in Switzerland. The Bahnhofstrasse ("Station Street") is an important landmark as one of the world's most expensive shopping areas.
Zurich Lake
This Swiss lake lies to the southeast of the city of the same name. It is fed by the Linth River. It is a narrow lake, only reaching a maximum width of 2 miles, but reaches 25 miles long.
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Rapperswill, SWITZERLAND
Rapperswil-Jona, town of roses located on the upper end of Lake Zurich, combines sights, cultural life, hiking and sports possibilities with a Mediterranean holiday atmosphere.
Day 7:
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich (183 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included (Green salad. Alpine macaroni with apple compote. Frozen)|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will see beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes in the region of Interlaken. We will stop in Grinderwald where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up to mountain. We will walk along the winding path which will lead us to the "footbridge over the empty". Dare to walk along the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around us. We will have a lunch up the mountain before heading back down. We will then continue to Lucerne. In the evening we will have time to stroll around, enjoying the city and taking dinner before we return to the hotel in Zurich.
The guide will offer you the possibility of a full day Mt. Titlis. Eternal Snow and Glacier optional visit, leaving in the morning and, after some free time to discover Lucerne, we take a rotating cable car to reach the top of Mount Titlis. At the alpine summit, at over 3000m above sea level, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.
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Grindelwald, SWITZERLAND
Grindelwald is a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. In addition to the village of Grindelwald, the municipality also includes the settlements of Alpiglen, Burglauenen, Grund, Itramen, Mühlebach, Schwendi, Tschingelberg and Wargistal.
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Lucerne, SWITZERLAND
This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Day 8:
Zurich - Lugano - Morcote - Milan (10530 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps in order to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Alongside the route we will get to see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains. Lugano. Arrival in the cosmopolitan capital of the Italian Switzerland built next to its beautiful lake. Time to have a stroll and grab lunch. Next, we will reach the enchanting little town of Morcote famous for its flowery stone houses. We will then travel to Italy. Arrival in Milan where the guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. Here you will find a variety of local and international restaurants to have dinner at. Transfer to the hotel.
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Lugano, SWITZERLAND
Lugano, located in southern Switzerland, is an Italian-speaking city located on a lake and surrounded by mountains by the same name. There are 17 heritage sites of national significance in Lugano including villages like Barbengo, Bre, and Gandria, as well as libraries, churches, museums, and more.
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Morcote, SWITZERLAND
The former fishing village of Morcote is situated on the shore of Lake Lugano and is undoubtedly one of the most frequently photographed places in Ticino.
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Milan, ITALY
This city in the northernmost part of Italy is a global center for fashion and design. Its artistic history dates back hundreds and hundreds of years; places like Santa Maria delle Grazie are decorated with Leonardo da Vinci's work.
Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo is the main city square of Milan, named after the Milan Cathedral by the same name. Originally built in the 14th century, the piazza serves as an artistic and cultural center. Visitors enjoy breathtaking architecture and monuments in the square, and local cafes and shops.
Day 9:
Milan - Pisa - Rome (546 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we continue our journey towards Pisa. On a little tourist train, we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, we continue to Rome, arriving at the end of the day.
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Pisa, ITALY
This Tuscan town on the Tyrrhenian Sea in northern Italy is most famous for its Leaning Tower. However, there are many more works of art and architecture to see, and time spent in Pisa will not be easily forgotten!
Piazza dei Miracoli
Also called the Piazza del Duomo, this huge, walled-off area contains some of the most famous architectural feats in the world: the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Camposanto Monumentale.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The world-famous tower built during the Middle Ages is a testament to both human ingenuity and fallibility. The tower tilted because the soil on one side was softer than on the other, and it could not support the tower's weight.
Admission (Optional): Adult €34.74; Children under 8 years old cannot climb up the Leaning Tower of Pisa|Duration: 7-11 Hours
Day 10:
Rome (7 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, we will have a scenic tour of Rome. We will enter the tiny state of the Vatican.You will be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica.We include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex formed by monumental buildings and squares, center of the political activity of Imperial Rome. In the evening we will transfer to the Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, small shops with the most peculiar of objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.
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Vatican City, ITALY
This small country, surrounded by the larger city of Rome, is the center of the Catholic Church and home of the Pope. Famous sights are St. Peter's Square and the Basilica, as well as the Vatican Museum.
St. Peter's Basilica
Perhaps the most famous church in the world and the center of Roman Catholicism, this ornate basilica in the small sovereign state of Vatican City has been a place of pilgrimage for nearly two thousand years.
Vatican Museums
This small country, surrounded by the larger city of Rome, is the center of the Catholic Church and home of the Pope. Famous sights are St. Peter's Square and the Basilica, as well as the Vatican Museum.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Sistine Chapel
In 1508, Michelangelo, the famous Renaissance artist, came to Rome to pain the ceiling of this chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the residency of the Pope. The resulting mural has come to be regarded as a sublime masterpiece.
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Rome, ITALY
The history of this amazing city spans more than two and a half thousand years. It is one of the most historic places on the planet Earth, and it's artistic and cultural contributions have colored global development.
Roman Forum
More commonly known as simply the "Forums," this ancient site was once a public square surrounded by active governmental buildings. The ruins go back at least as far as the eighth century BC and were the heart of ancient Rome.
Trastevere
This area is the 13th rione of Rome. It features narrow, cobblestone streets lined with many Medieval-era buildings. It lies on the West Bank of the Tiber River, south of Vatican City.
Day 11:
Rome - Florence (230 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will leave Rome for Florence. This route is graced with beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival in Florence, we will head straight to Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening we will have a tour with a local expert, and walk through the historic centre, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Free time to explore. In the evening, you can dine at your favorite restaurant. In this district you can find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and international food.
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Florence, ITALY
Historic Florence, Italy is considered to be one of the most gorgeous cities in the world. Its long tradition of art and culture can be seen on nearly every doorstep. Millions of people travel here each year.
Piazzale Michelangelo
The Piazzale Michelangelo is located at the top of a hill, making it perhaps the best vantage point to take in a full panoramic view of this marvelous city. A restaurant at the top provides visitors with a good meal.
Ponte Veccio
The Ponte Veccio is a Medieval stone bridge over the Arno River in Florence. The bridge is lined by shops, something that was typical at the time of its construction in 1345; they are mostly artists and souvenir vendors.
Piazza della Signoria
The Piazza della Signoria features many can't-miss Florentine buildings. The Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's massive fortress of a town hall, towers above. The Loggia dei Lanzi is a beautiful piece of Renaissance architecture, bedecked with bronze and marble sculptures.
Day 12:
Florence - Venice (203 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. We will arrive in Venice and take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we will visit the St. Mark's Square and enter the Basilica.Afterwards, we will visit the Murano glass factory. At the end of the afternoon, we will have the chance to enjoy own free time or eat dinner in the Mestre district, where you can choose the type of restaurant that you prefer (Indian, Oriental, Italian, etc.).
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Venice, ITALY
This city off the coast of northeast Italy is famous the world over for its many canals. It is actually a chain of 118 islands linked together by bridges and waterways. Venice is world-renown for its art and beauty.
Gondola Ride
The canals of Venice are what make this city iconic. Gondolas are special boats designed to navigate these channels. No visit to Venice is complete without a romantic ride down the canals on a gondola.Musicians 1 tenor and one accordionist for the gondola group.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult €40; Child €40; Minimum group required: 15 persons|Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Saint Mark's Basilica
The Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco is the most famous church in Venice and is known for its unique and ornate Italo-Byzantine architecture that includes five hemispherical domes and fine patterns. It was built in the 11th century AD.
Day 13:
Venice
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After the breakfast, the tour will come to an end.
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